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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.41, 1,620.72 and 677.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.41, 1,620.72 and 677.21 is: 934.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.41 : 1,620.72 = 677.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.41/1,620.72 = 677.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.41x = 1,620.72 × 677.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.41x = 1,097,559.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,559.69/1,174.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.56

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